THERMOBARIC BOMBS aren't the only recent American innovation: Researchers at the universities of Nebraska and Florida have created a new cut of steak that they claim is just as delicious as a New York strip, but only half the price. Their so-called "Value Cut" is made from the chuck or the round--a meat revolution that has electrified the culinary and cow communities. Of course, the Value Cut was not born without some disheartening false starts.

Tender Hanger SteakJuicy and marbled with fine strands of delicious fat, which, upon contact with saliva, exploded in a thunderous ball of meaty fire.